THE NEW YORKER the Soviet Union, but takes it (or perhaps only its leaders) sharply to task for the presence of conformism, provincialism, and depersonalization. His candid criticism is mingled with praise and will certainly not rejoice the hearts of conservatives. POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DEMOC- RACY, edited by Max Ascoli and Fritz Lehmann, with a foreword by Al vin Johnson. Essays, thoughtful and by no means lightweight, by the members of the faculty of the fam- ous University in Exile. The dilem- mas and hopes of democracy in a capitalist world form the central theme. THE MIND OF MAN: THE STORY OF MAN'S CONQUEST OF MENTAL ILLNESS, by Walter Bromberg, M. D. From shamans and medicine men to Freud and Jung, Dr. Brom- berg traces the interesting, often grotesque history of man's attempt to deal with his own mental trou- bles. Odd illustrations. THE SILVER FLEECE, by Robert Col- lis. Pleasant, easygoing autobiog- raphy of a young Irish physician who has studied in America, played foot- ball at Rugby, almost succumbed to Buchmanism, and been greatly influenced by A. E. As usual, the shoptalk is interesting, the rest pass- able. FORTY YEARS ON MAIN STREET, by William Allen White. A compila- tion, by Russell H. Fitzgibbon, of about four hundred of Mr. White's best editorials from the Em por- ia Gazette. Midwestern small-town journalism at its best. Illustrated. ATOMS, MEN AND STARS, by Rogers D. Rusk, Ph.D. Another readable simplification of contemporary phys- ics, atomic and cosmic. SIX COMEDIES, by W. Somerset Maug- ham. "The Unattainable," "Home and Beauty," "The Constant Wife," "The Breadwinner," "The Circle," and "Our Betters," in a single vol- ume, together with one of those mildly skeptical prefaces that have somehow earned for Mr. Maugham the reputation of a hardened cynic. WHICH WAY FRANCE? , by Alexander Werth. Journalistic chronicle of Gal- lic alarums and excursions, from the Left election victory of 1932 to the present Popular Front situation. Mr. Werth's comments seem keen and intelligent. FAMOUS AMERICAN MEN OF SCI- ENCE, by J. G. Crowther. The lives and works of Benjamin Franklin, Joseph Henry, Willard Gibbs, and 95 ,<< <' ;l \ """< :'" ,," "'S::" :;:=:::" . ." :-, fJ " "'<;"f < =::::':..;::::;: :Í I L.:,.. f. :':: ...'10; - lJI _ I YV =""",' ,AJ: ' , ...n......... i;:: ::!i i 1:;:t ....-;.;;.:: .....:::::. , .\'.'. .... ::;" 0-;: .' :: ..00...... ':, ,:f::..n..... , ': ../": ,; : ; , ' I ' >" ,d, , ' '" .>>:',. ..::...".'."'..' '^ ' ."""': ?4 '., ............:-' . ",' ..... o. . ."V: . ë i.' . 1;@ ...,(ét .'..:. , .' {\ ...,.....:....:.. .::::-t: '. J* '.:, : :,./;:L) :;;;;.it{At:? .-.. -. ......... , \s ' I! .:::\ ' -:...;;:f. ',1.: :::.::::,-:.. .00 ",::,,::::::: ;: ::: :,.. .}... tit t:..:;:..:. _-:...,:J.. 'II: * . .. .:-:.: frw i " ':; . 1;f?:: \ Wi ..:3 -rG: j :- .... -. ..,. ..- . :;".:".,;.: ;,-:: :,"':. /.(Aii à.. \!1 ' .':.....:' ,::' , &t i ---..., . . :.;.... I:::\ : :..: tl:::.., ,. t-J, l :.;::::;:::, . ".{ ,, =,' f:;;i :i ;::,.:: "..: .{..--.,..... , .,., '::;Q1 , t ..:_ ' , '.. .. "" ':'.6',. ',::::;:;. ,::::.:: :', Imperial Airways' 28 new double-decked flying-boats and 12 giant air liners, are the most luxurious in the world. Each has a spacious promenade, a smoking room two other large cabins, a splendidly equipped kitchen and 4 great engines. Top speed-200 m p h, making possible still faster air travel over the British Empire and between London and the Continent E s Booking and information from any office of Cunard White Star Ltd.. who are General Agents for Imperial Airways in the United States. E Keep the Mouth Clean and Sweet The first great care when colds or epidemics threaten . , . \v.. . . I ,' 'k' .\ j FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE PLEASE ENTER MY SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE NEW YOR.KER. D 1 Year - $5.00 D 2 Years - $7.00 (Canada, 1 year $5.50; 2 years $8.00; Foreign, 1 year $6.00, 2 years $9.00) NAME ADDRESS Subscribers ordering a change of address are re- quested to notify us at least three weeks prior to the date of the issue with which it is to take effect THE NEW YORKER, 25 WES T 4JRD S TREE T, NEW'YOR.K